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Retail & Restaurant news in HRM. Authentic to a fault Arthur Gaudreau HalifaxReTales @gmail .com sometimes I stray off topic, politics, footy, madness.

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Joined January 2012
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2 years
Loblaws gonna Loblaw
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4 years
If you listen carefully today, you can hear hundreds of blundstones waking up from hibernation
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4 years
Until this is resolved I am not eating lobster unless it comes from a Mi'kmaw fisher even if gets resolved I am going to think hard about supporting an industry that thinks their behaviour is justified
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1 year
Hey you Yeah you running to the fire because you want content Stay home & Stay the fuck out of the way
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4 years
Today is good day to just mention the big mall in Dartmouth should really change it’s name
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4 years
shout out to Dear Friend on Portland St
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3 years
Pay Blueberries a Living Wage
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Hey Me! 9 years ago tonight, when life seemed darkest you almost made your last decision but now you have made uncountable decisions to turn things around and when it gets grey you know it will all be ok You have done great things in last 9 years I'm proud
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4 years
Good morning Nova Scotia It’s a new day, I love you
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7 years
And everyone must have been waiting for this one Are you already a follower, like this tweet and $30GC and water bottle from @SalvatoresHfx could be yours! I think I might like this tweet myself, lol
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Endless respect for White Sails Bakery Who has really stepped up and shown commitment and compassion for the community they serve Later this summer I encourage you to go out to Tantallon for a visit , their food is great
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3 years
Shout to all the bars and restaurants that are just shutting it down tonight and going take out And not going for a last hurrah tonight just because the rules don't start until tomorrow
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3 years
I’d be more than okay if @HRCE_NS wanted to rename PAHS Alexa McDonough High School
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2 years
my entire life putting others ahead of myself , over the last 10 years a lot changes But this month I saw an opportunity, I prepared , I blew the competition away and got the job I wanted . I did it for me! The sad part is it took me 50 years To feel pride and achievement
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2 years
My son got engagement photos back and I’m not sure I am cool enough to make the guest list for the wedding
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7 years ago today, I look over the Atlantic ready to end it. I didn't know for many years I was depressed I pulled my shit together. I got help I made some really hard life decisions I choose to focus on the positve I still struggle sometimes but I am SO HAPPY to be here!
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2 years
How long was I out for ???
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6 years
So 3 years ago I messaged some girl on Tinder in 65 days I'm going to marry that girl
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4 years
Shout out to all of you bubble orphans who are finding out that your parents did have a favourite
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3 years
A shout out to all those small businesses that are not waiting to be told what to do, and instead of making changes that best suit them, their future and their health Whether closing for a few days or switching to takeout only #respect
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2 years
You may have noticed my absence went into diabetic ketoacidosis and has acute pancreatitis on Saturday Still recovering but I’ll be fine
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6 years
7 years ago this minute, I pulled the trigger and launched Halifax ReTales with a tweet. my life has changed significantly since then, and in many ways so has this city I love, I look forward to many more years sharing how I see HRM Thanks for the continuous support!
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3 years
Silver lining, if FB stays down long enough these anti vaxxers might have to form thoughts on their own
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7 years
As a thank you I'm giving stuff away today! if you were already a follower all you need to do is favourite this post and I can send $15 from Sackville legend Kaiser's your way! That = 2 Large Cold Cut subs more prizes throughout the day
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3 years
To all of you busting your backside in the commercial kitchens of HRM right now in this heat, wearing a mask Thank you and know you are appreciated
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5 years
I don’t often give McNeil credit l, but letting Dr. Strang take point shows good leadership
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8 years
Octopus vs.Crab for the Battle of The Ocean!! who wins? *graphic content
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5 years
This holiday season if you offer someone an alcoholic beverage and they say no There’s no need to ask why, or pry, people have their reasons, just instead offer if you can get them something else , and move on
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3 years
I hear that one of the side effects of getting the vaccine is it helps fight lockdowns
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4 years
Chen Papa’s last day and what did they go and do? donate all the proceeds from today to the IWK
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3 years
As a resident of NS and HRM I am a little disillusioned this morning
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3 years
What's with Nova Scotia and winter storms picking one day of the week every year to be "storm day"
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4 years
If only there were a big unused space that could be used as a make shift homeless shelter
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6 months
Canada will fall into economic ruin when the Carbon Tax rolls out … Gas up 3.8¢ Gas had dropped 4.1¢ Gas on Friday Gas still 0.3¢ less Than last Monday ECONOMIC RUIN UNLOCKED
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6 years
we can spend $190M build a stadium to be a home for a football team or imagine if we spent $190M to build affordable homes for people to live
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6 years
I just found out a secret, every time a pot hole appears a Nova Scotian loses a family doctor
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6 years
Hell of a sunrise
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3 years
I got a vasectomy years ago It was a small inconvenience at most to lay on the couch and watch TV for a day with an ice pack And it's reversible Easy for guys to take reproductive responsibility
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2 years
At my holy place
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5 years
First official picture of a black hole released today
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3 years
Which reporter wasted their question to demand an apology to the hockey players I want to block them
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3 years
Today and Tomorrow are going to bring up feelings for a lot of Nova Scotians, and I know the word STRONG has been attached but there is no weakness in embracing whatever emotions you feel. We all cope with things differently
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4 years
Ok maybe TikTok is for me (audio on)
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4 years
My son was supposed to come home from ON today and had a place to isolate for 2 weeks , but with all the uncertainty we all decided it was best to stay apart this Christmas And I know its the right choice But man it sucks
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5 years
Close the malls!!!
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4 years
Really liking this decision from BK in the UK
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3 years
I want to go back to a simpler time when I felt cool going to La Cave at 11 at night to have cheesecake
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4 years
Today we take a small step towards normal life This is untested times no one has all the right answers and there will be hiccups , please be kind if your 1st visit back to a service or eatery isn’t how you remember it or meet your expectations Think of the people serving you
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6 years
With the legalities of the potential mall massacre all settled I want to take a moment to thank @HfxRegPolice and @RCMPNS in preventing this event. it would have altered the fabric of who we are and how we live. I am forever grateful
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3 years
Ok HRM lets make sure this 3rd wave subsides quick and is our last wave
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3 years
When you roll up to a drive thru WEAR YOUR FUCKING MASK When you pick up at a takeout window WEAR YOUR FUCKING MASK When a delivery comes to your door WEAR YOUR FUCKING MASK When do curbside WEAR YOUR FUCKING MASK
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Libs : yeah we know he is a domestic abuser and he abused one of our female staff, but he has skills that help us is we're ok with that Libs: sexy photos, Purge the witch
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4 years
Is it only me or does it feel more hurricane-y today than the effects of Teddy
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4 years
Has anyone at Amazon ever been in a dorm room?
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4 years
I just realized I have had the same single $20 bill in my wallet since mid-march
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1 year
There was a housing crisis in the late 1940s early 50s And the that is where the prefab “war homes” or “strawberry box homes”” neighborhoods came from
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7 years
I have one last prize to giveaway to you twits $25 for @CheachiesGrill be a follower, like the tweet I'll draw tonight
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6 years
Big Lift: "We are going to inconvenience you during weekends and weekday nights" Quinpool Bridge: "Hold my beer"
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I hate it so much but I support it the quicker we get back to zero the better
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3 years
Die Hard is a Christmas movie, it is the sequel to Love Actually and in Die Hard Alan Rickman gets killed for what he did to Emma Thompson
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8 years
6 years ago last night I sat by the ocean getting ready to end it all Today I woke happy & cried at the huge mistake that would have been
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12 years ago, I almost made my final decision It has been a lot of change for me and accepting myself and feelings if you need NS Crisis line 888 429 8167 Kids Help Phone 800 668 6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 Visit your local emergency department or call 911
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3 years
Potential Exposure List
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6 years
Happy to say these two are family now
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3 years
That moment when you run into someone you thought you’d never see again
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10 months
Yeah it’s cancelled Unless you work a minimum wage job and then you are likely working Because your important to the functioning of our society But not important enough to you employer to earn a living wage
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3 years
Dear HRP if I point out these protesters are a minority Will you then treat them like you historically treat other minority groups
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My reign is over Congrats to @HRMFireNews for a much deserved Gold in this years Best of Halifax @hfxtraffic with a silver And the delightful humour of @evilpez4 with the bronze
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Today marks the 10th anniversary of one of the darkest and almost the last day of my life. The overwhelming burden of living a lie and hiding my struggles with mental health almost came to a head I could no longer push it down.
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3 years
You know it would still be cool to change the name of the mall
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3 years
Schools are closed today
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4 years
Halifax has a strong ties to Lebanon Wishing all of you with family affected by todays event the best wishes
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2 years
there is one thing I know about tomorrow's storm I'm not shovelling I am letting Mother Nature clean up her own mess
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7 years
Already be a follower, like this tweet and you might win a Lobster! well a $25 GC from @FishermansHfx that you could turn into a lobster
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7 years
An Awesome Prize pack from @PowerPromoNS is up for grabs already be a follower, like this tweet and 2 very NS tea towels, a Dartmouth toque and a Tufts pin could be yours!!!
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3 years
The irony of evicting the homeless from a park that was renamed Peace and Friendship Park that used to be named after a man who treated awfully people he felt superior to
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Just assume it’s closed And if you are out driving for some reason, turn on your fucking lights
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In positive 2020 news , yesterday was the last day that Whitman is going to sit on council as a councillor
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And the last twitter giveaway of the morning same rules already be a follower and like this tweet $50 from @moxies_halifax / @moxies_dmouth
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Excited for another episode of the most-watched drama in Nova Scotia, The COVID-19 Update this afternoon This long-running series is already on its 3rd regular cohost
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5 years
Be kind Be patient Be respectful of staff today is going to be ridiculously busy at stores
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4 years
was at a light turning left into a double lane I took the left as I should the car behind me decided to accelerate to like 80 and take the right lane and then I saw police lights and and I still have the grin on my face
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4 years
Stil an injustice that there isn’t a pug washing festival in Pugwash
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3 years
Hearing of places like Canadian Tire being packed, I was at SuperStore the Merchandise area was full of people If I was a small biz mandated to close I think at this point in time I’d bring in like 3 essential items put them out for sale for like $2000 and say I’m essential
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Owners can’t find workers to take their minimum wage jobs with no benefits, no guaranteed hours and split shifts, that have to enforce COVID rules and interface directly with the public
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This line or similar from the councillors “no longer feel safe walking by” How many places do women not feel safe walking by that aren’t unhoused encampments How many places does the 2SLGBTQ+ community not feel safe POC, New Canadians don’t feel safe …
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We have eliminated plastic bags to help the environment
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4 years
LL Bean is opening in the village shops of Dartmouth Crossing
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Random things I would have done today, Have officers directing traffic at major intersections that don’t have power like Wyse at the Bridge and at the Willow Tree Make transit free today
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4 years
I posted something for sale online I had an offer in 5 minutes offering me less than 20% of what I was asking and wanting me to drive it to Bridgewater I said I would accept the offer if they could make it to my door in the next 3 minutes they said I was being unreasonable
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5 years
I’m not saying I have been trapped in the house for long, but I half expect Julie Chen to show up on my TV and tell me there is a competition set up in the backyard
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3 years
gen·o·cide (noun) The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group 751
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4 years
Did I miss a sign up sheet where every 10 minutes some is scheduled for their fireworks
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3 years
The hottest influencer in the internet right now
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4 years
One of the things I love in life is grocery shopping, even when I travel I go visiting grocery stores I have to get groceries later today and just feel dread
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Power Outage map now says I have power Narrator : he does not
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